HMZ-T1


The HMZ-T1 is a visor style head mounted display manufactured by Sony Corporation in 2011. Also known as the Sony Personal HD & 3D Viewer, the HMZ-T1 is composed of two different hardware devices, the Visor and the External Processor Unit.

Visor

The visor consists of 2 miniature OLED displays providing video and headphones providing stereo sound. The two displays can be driven independently and offer stereoscopic video when used with a compatible video format.

Specifications

The following specifications apply to the Visor portion of the HMZ-T1.
MakeSony
ModelHMZ-T1
Classhead mounted display
Display TechnologyOLED
Display Resolution1280 x 720
Brightness200 cd/m²
Contrast10,000:1
Response time0.01 ms
Image persistence16.67 ms
Horizontal FOV45°
Diagonal FOV51.6°
Video InputProprietary
Video ModesStandard / Cinema / Dynamic / Custom
Video AdjustmentsIPD
Cable Length3.5 m
Headphone Type Foam Covered Audio Drivers
Mass420 g
Dimensions210 mm × 126 mm × 257 mm
Estimated Street Price
~60000¥
~$799
~7500 kr
~799 €
Availability2011-11

Fit

The visor is worn on the head and kept in place using a combination of a headband and a forehead cushion. Sony has produced a short video detailing the method for getting an accurate fit when using the HMZ-T1:

External Processor Unit

Specifications

The following specifications apply to the External Processor portion of the HMZ-T1.
MakeSony
ModelHMZ-T1
Classhead mounted display
Video InputHDMI 1.4a Compliant
Video PassthroughHDMI 1.4a Compliant
Video OutputProprietary
Sound ProcessingSimulated 5.1 Surround Sound
Sound ModesStandard / Cinema / Game / Music
Dimensions180 mm × 36 mm × 168 mm
Mass600 g

Reviews

It has been reviewed by CNET, CNN, PC Mag, and Time.